Crystal Palace's Bakary Sako (second right) celebrates with his team-mates after scoring his side's third goal of the game at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. Photo: Nigel French/PA Wire.

5. Christian Benteke 6.93

Christian Benteke of Crystal Palace scores his sides first goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Crystal Palace at London Stadium on January 30, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

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Maybe somewhat a surprise to be ranked so high give his goal tally of just two. However, Palace boss Hodgson has repeatedly noted that he has been happy with the Belgian's contribution leading the line.

The ex-Liverpool striker averages more shots on goal than anyone else at Palace and also on average wins more aerial duals than any of his teammates with 8.8 per game. His four assists certainly don't hurt here either with just Andros Townsend ahead of him in that category.

4. Andros Townsend 7.03

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 28: Andros Townsend of Crystal Palace (C) celebrates as he scores their first and equalising goal with team mates Wilfried Zaha and Jeffrey Schlupp during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park on December 28, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

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No doubt the player you'd expect to fall in the number one spot. Palace haven't won a Premier League match without the Ivory Coast international since September 2016 against David Moyes' Sunderland and he's certainly had an impact this season.

You don't get linked to the likes of Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool for nothing.

Four goals and assist show the contribution Zaha has made and he's managed the third highest number of minutes in the Palace side. Simply poses a threat that leaves the team worrying about him rather than other Eagles stars.

1. James Tomkins 7.19

Swansea City's Luciano Narsingh (left) battles for the ball with Crystal Palace's James Tomkins and James McArthur (right). Photo: David Davies/PA Wire.

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Somewhat of surprise but Tomkins has stood up in the midst of an defensive injury crisis and made a telling contribution.

He averages nearly six clearances a game and more than two interceptions all while making less than foul per match.

Top work.

Notable mentions

Luke Milivojevic 6.83 - slotted into sixth place which seems harsh given he's Palace's top goalscorer and leader with seven goals

Alexander Sorloth 7.80 - incredible start from the Norwegian international but with just a single game it was too early to put him in the list. Great rating in a a comprehensive defeat against Everton where he won six aerial duals.